Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2012 3:16:01 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort! Vitor Belfort! This is what the people are chanting here.
Jon Fitch looks very relaxed.
Vitor Belfort doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Fitch and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Fitch who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Vitor Belfort ribs and the tries to trip him
The Phenom loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Fitch's jaw!
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Jon Fitch's ribs!
Jon Fitch's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Fitch's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom catches an ankle and Fitch is tripped to the mat!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to open up Jon Fitch's defense faking a few punches.
Jon Fitch wraps his arms around The Phenom's arms and counters the punches.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Fitch put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch isolates Vitor Belfort's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Vitor Belfort is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
The Phenom struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fitch's chin
The Phenom is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Fitch is smart enough to block that one.
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fitch stops that one with his ribs!
Jon Fitch circles around The Phenom
Jon Fitch has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Phenom is wobbling!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Fitch goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort grabs Fitch
Jon Fitch gets thrown to the mat.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Vitor Belfort passes momentarily but Jon Fitch regains full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fitch drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Fitch blocks and pushes his opponent.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
An overhand right from Vitor Belfort that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Fitch moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Nice punch by Jon Fitch
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Fitch seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitor Belfort chases Fitch and launches a few perfect strikes
Fitch ducks backwards and avoids them.
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The Phenom is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch throws a flurry of punches at The Phenom...
A lot of them are hitting The Phenom's face
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Right cheek
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jon Fitch's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom attempts a triangle from bottom! Jon Fitch slips out. The Phenom quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jon Fitch slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort fires an unorthodox punch to Fitch's torso
that hits its mark.
Crushing shot to Fitch's body! He's holding his side
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Fitch ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Jon Fitch
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jon Fitch is coming in again!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Crisp uppercut by Fitch followed by a hard jab
Vitor Belfort stumbles back.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jon Fitch has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch tries to take Vitor Belfort to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Phenom is with his back on the ground now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
They could take their toll on The Phenom.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Jon Fitch, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Fitch who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and advance towards The Phenom trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Vitor Belfort lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fitch is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom did not see that coming! Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Jon Fitch moves to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Fitch uses his strength to keep Fitch at a disadvantage
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch is getting frustrated here.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
The Phenom's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Jon Fitch appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Jon Fitch's lock! This is over! The Phenom didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Armbar) at 4:01 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 25/29 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 519 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 8/17 (47%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 525 s
People at Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Fitch's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Vitor Belfort who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
I only can thank Jon Fitch and Vitor Belfort for an unforgettable fight!
Jon Fitch looks very relaxed.
Vitor Belfort doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Fitch and The Phenom move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jon Fitch tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Fitch who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch to Vitor Belfort ribs and the tries to trip him
The Phenom loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom tries to take Jon Fitch down... Fitch stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Fitch's jaw!
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Jon Fitch's ribs!
Jon Fitch's ribs shows the damage! Vitor Belfort is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Fitch's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Phenom catches an ankle and Fitch is tripped to the mat!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
Fitch looks to be in very good shape.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to open up Jon Fitch's defense faking a few punches.
Jon Fitch wraps his arms around The Phenom's arms and counters the punches.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Fitch put Vitor Belfort in closed guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch isolates Vitor Belfort's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Vitor Belfort is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom tries to escape from the full mount...
The Phenom struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fitch's chin
The Phenom is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Fitch is smart enough to block that one.
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fitch stops that one with his ribs!
Jon Fitch circles around The Phenom
Jon Fitch has found an opening in the defense of The Phenom, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Phenom is wobbling!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Fitch goes to the body...
He punishes The Phenom's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to The Phenom's body! He's holding his side
Vitor Belfort grabs Fitch
Jon Fitch gets thrown to the mat.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch breaths deeply while on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jon Fitch's guard...
Vitor Belfort passes momentarily but Jon Fitch regains full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fitch drills Vitor Belfort's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The Phenom's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Fitch blocks and pushes his opponent.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
An overhand right from Vitor Belfort that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Fitch moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Nice punch by Jon Fitch
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Fitch seems staggered and Vitor Belfort runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vitor Belfort chases Fitch and launches a few perfect strikes
Fitch ducks backwards and avoids them.
Vitor Belfort throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The Phenom is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Vitor Belfort
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch throws a flurry of punches at The Phenom...
A lot of them are hitting The Phenom's face
There is a small laceration on Vitor Belfort's Right cheek
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jon Fitch's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom attempts a triangle from bottom! Jon Fitch slips out. The Phenom quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jon Fitch slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort fires an unorthodox punch to Fitch's torso
that hits its mark.
Crushing shot to Fitch's body! He's holding his side
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Fitch ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jon Fitch looks to counter!
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over The Phenom
Fitch is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom tries to escape from the closed guard
The Phenom succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Fitch
The Phenom is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fitch tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fitch throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Jon Fitch
that forces The Phenom to try and defend better.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Phenom stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jon Fitch is coming in again!
The Phenom's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that The Phenom is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Crisp uppercut by Fitch followed by a hard jab
Vitor Belfort stumbles back.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jon Fitch has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch tries to take Vitor Belfort to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Phenom is with his back on the ground now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch tries to move to full mount
Fitch succeeds
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
They could take their toll on The Phenom.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and pushes away Jon Fitch, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Fitch fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Fitch who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
Vitor Belfort tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to The Phenom's head
Those punches are hitting! The Phenom covers his head!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and advance towards The Phenom trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Vitor Belfort lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to The Phenom's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fitch is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom did not see that coming! Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Vitor Belfort, who is barely covering up!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch tries to open The Phenom's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. The Phenom is unable to cover himself now!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Fitch sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to The Phenom's face!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Jon Fitch hovers above The Phenom
Good punches to The Phenom's body.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over The Phenom
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Vitor Belfort is not able to stop The Phenom ground skills and Jon Fitch moves to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Fitch uses his strength to keep Fitch at a disadvantage
Fitch tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Fitch looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Fitch is getting frustrated here.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Fitch tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jon Fitch controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
The Phenom's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Jon Fitch appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Jon Fitch's lock! This is over! The Phenom didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jon Fitch by Submission (Armbar) at 4:01 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 25/29 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 519 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 8/17 (47%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 525 s
People at Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Fitch's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Vitor Belfort who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
I only can thank Jon Fitch and Vitor Belfort for an unforgettable fight!